22.40:71N 063.03:23W
Tioram 4
Tina & Tony
Tue 11 May 2010 17:05
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11 May, Time 11:00 boat time
Hi from Tioram
After the record run for Tioram of nearly 200
miles yesterday, the last 24 hours has seen more modest progress as the wind
went lighter and went round to the NE. We currenty have 13 knots
NE which was expected and means that we are now pointing for Bermuda. Our
weather router Chris Tibbs expects that we will get more favourable winds as we
approach the island. Early this morning the skipper decided to tack off to the
east but after the wind settled, a visit to West Africa was vetoed and we turned
back onto the NW course. Another 15 days like this will be fine.
Life on board is relatively easy at the moment
with not much to say about the last day. At 19:00 last night Tina was steering
when a large flying fish tried to leap the boat and sadly miscalculated. It hit
the mainsail with a big bang and bounced off. Tina alert as ever managed a
quick dive to the left avoiding being hit by two pounds of marine flier which
then exited via the transom no doubt with a headache.
James not content with stories of 110 days at sea
rowing has been regailing us with stories of daring do racing motercycles. To
the uninitiated this seems to consist of falling off at high speed and hoping
that you come to a stop before hitting anything hard. Malte is about half way
through his sail trimming book. After discussion we think the boat may be going
slighty faster until he starts experimenting with the myriad of buttons by
Tioram's wheel.
Tina is keeping us in ship shape with matters
domestic and safety and Tony's worrying because he has got nothing to worry
about.
Al, sorry for missing your birthday so good tidings
of yesterday and Happy birthday to Deb for the 9th which turned into a busy day
and we could not call.
From your correspondents on
Tioram
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